The Whole Language Umbrella provides a network for individuals and support groups to come together to discuss issues related to whole language theory, research, and pedagogy. Membership is open to any individual or group interested in Whole Language.

WLU is a conference of the National Council of Teachers of English, and individual membership in WLU includes membership in NCTE. We invite you to take advantage of the synergy between these two organizations and join an important network of teachers helping teachers.

Individual Membership

Individual WLU/NCTE membership is $70.00 per year (WLU membership only is $30.00 per year if already an NCTE member)

ONLINEJoin WLU anytime by purchasing the WLU journal, Talking Points in the NCTE Bookstore to become a member of WLU. Have your credit card information ready.

Access to a variety of professional development activities Join WLU/NCTE

Group Membership

TAWL Groups (Teachers Applying Whole Language) provide individual members, usually from the same geographical area, a local network for their interest in whole language.

What are the unique advantages for TAWL group members?

A subscription to the WLU journal, Talking Points(one subscription per group through the group's contact person)

Voting privileges at the Delegates Assembly meeting at the WLU Literacies for All Summer Institute (each TAWL group member, as evidenced by the membership roster of a current TAWL group, is entitled to one vote)

Ability to obtain tax-exempt status for the group through the NCTE Group Exemption Letter

Use of the WLU logo on TAWL publications and Conference materials Invitation to attend the WLU Executive Board meetings at the WLU Literacies for All Summer Institute and at the NCTE Annual Convention

Join/Start a TAWL GroupA minimum of five members is required to form a TAWL group. One member, usually the group contact person, must be an individual member of WLU/NCTE. TAWL Group membership in WLU is $25.00 per group.